Caputo is a common Italian surname. It derives from the Latin root caput meaning "head". The name likely originated as a nickname, used to describe someone who was big-headed, stubborn, or perhaps a leader. Linguistically, it shares ancestry with words like "chapter", "capital", and "captain." Notable Bearers Notable individuals with the surname Caputo include: Andrea Caputo, an Italian Catholic prelate. Anthony "Acid" Caputo, an American DJ and producer. Dante Caputo, an Argentine academic and diplomat. Francesco Caputo, an Italian footballer. John D. Caputo, an American philosopher. Lisa Caputo, an American businesswoman. The name is particularly common in southern Italy, especially in regions like Campania and Sicily.